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Is my 10 weeks old sleeping too much?

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My 10 week old son seems like he's always sleeping, He will be up for about an hour and than want to sleep again. I try to wake him up sometimes but theres just no waking him. He's always slept alot even from birth. He's eating good and growing i'm just worried he's sleeping too much????

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I'd be more thankful. But sleeping too much isn' a huge problem. My 11 wk old sleeps a lot also. My doctor did not seemed concerned. He eats normal, grows & show no signs of distress?? He maybe just be sleepy. Babies sleep. Sometimes if a baby is left alone quite a bit it will get bored and either cry or sleep. Also my baby would take power naps. 30 mins, wake, 20 mins, wake...so on. When your baby is awake, make that time interesting. Or if you already do that, perhaps he/she is worn out from that. Over time they will take less naps. I've been told by 4-5 mths I can get him on a better schedule and his naps will become less. Consult your doctor if your baby has had an accident recently, change in diet or he doesn't respond to waking after five mins (usually an eye will open or movement will occur- thats a good sign). Other wise take it easy and shower. Or do some housework. Some moms never get a break. Good luck!

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